The Work Matters
A look back at some of our most impactful reporting
Dan Solomon
1-30 of 91 entries
Features, Sept. 2, 2021
The Time of Their Lives
Richard Linklater and Ellar Coltrane reflect on the 12 years they spent making 'Boyhood'
Screens, July 17, 2014
We Were Nothing
Poison Apple's latest, about a friendship affected by social media, provides little to engage with
Arts, Dec. 19, 2013
Chicago
The current touring version of this Kander & Ebb musical doesn't deliver much in the way of spectacle
Arts, Nov. 27, 2013
Pinkolandia
This drama of Chilean exiles in Wisconsin is a play of rare beauty that speaks to loss, hope, and regret in ways we seldom see
Arts, Oct. 31, 2013
Growing Pains
Emily Hagins became a household Austin name for her work as a teen director, but what happens when that novelty wears off?
Screens, Oct. 31, 2013
The Head
This intensely personal look at depression and personal demons provides a showcase for Trouble Puppet's builders and puppeteers
Arts, Oct. 10, 2013
One-Two Punch
Gene Luen Yang's 'Boxers' and 'Saints' duo takes on the Boxer Rebellion
Arts, Sept. 19, 2013
A Few Good Men
The Georgetown Palace production isn't always effective, but it gets at the continued relevance of Aaron Sorkin's script
Arts, Aug. 29, 2013
Better Than OK 'Computer'
Andrew Bujalski's 'Computer Chess' is an unlikely winner
Screens, Aug. 22, 2013
A 'Prince' Among Men
David Gordon Green makes himself at home in Bastrop for 'Prince Avalanche'
Screens, Aug. 15, 2013
Pippin
Summer Stock Austin embraces the sprawling fun and surreal silliness of this durable coming-of-age musical
Arts, Aug. 8, 2013
Fluff and Stuff
As BuzzFeed's animal empire is trying to infiltrate hard news and traditional media outlets are still trying to get in on the cat cash cow, where does it all end?
Screens, July 25, 2013
The Full Monty
With the release of 'RWBY,' Monty Oum is officially Rooster Teeth's rock star
Screens, July 18, 2013
Much Ado About Nothing
Shakespeare may not seem like experimental theatre, but it is when it's being performed by improvisers
Arts, July 18, 2013
The Circus
Aerial theatre company Sky Candy was created to mount a show like this, but it juggles too much to be effective
Arts, June 27, 2013
A Victory by the People
Filibuster, parliamentary gamesmanship kill abortion bill … for now
News, June 26, 2013
A Sunday at the Capitol
Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly
News, June 24, 2013
'Let Her Speak!'
Abortion hearing erupts into an emotional match
News, June 21, 2013
What the Hell Happened at Austinist?
Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul
Screens, June 14, 2013
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
There's plenty of blood in Capital T Theatre's staging, but also plenty of laughs and plenty to think about
Arts, June 13, 2013
Harvey
Zach Theatre's revival provides plenty of laughs, but is missing the poignant quality that makes the play so enduring
Arts, June 6, 2013
The Karate Kid (1984)
Five franchise films
Screens, May 16, 2013
Moontower, Day 3: IFC Screening of 'Maron'
The comic's new cable show digs into what makes Marc Maron tick?
Arts, April 27, 2013
Moontower, Day 2: Dana Carvey
The 'SNL' star gave the Paramount crowd what they came for
Arts, April 26, 2013
Austin Is a Place (You Are Here)
Theatre En Bloc experiments with telling the story of our city's growth but fails to be specific about it
Arts, April 25, 2013
'Austin Is a Place (You Are Here)'
Theatre En Bloc sparks a conversation about the city's growth on the gateway to the Eastside
Arts, April 18, 2013
On the Scene With Cine Las Americas
The festival director talks about finding international emerging voices and programming in the age of piracy
Screens, April 11, 2013
An Obviously Foggot
Bastion Carboni's new play is a confrontational mess, but it's vital in its commentary on bigotry within gay communities
Arts, April 11, 2013
Ready, Aim ...
Geoff Marslett's Loves Her Gun inadvertently finds itself in the crosshairs of a political discourse
